RE: How to recover an ARF?
I have done quite a few, I always re-cover for fellow Club Members. It is easy, just takes some time. You can use a heat-gun as well to remove the old covering. You can then sand off the adhesive, then fill any dents or repair any damage. You can cut and re-hinge but it's easy to leave the control surfaces on. I use one piece for each side of the H-stab and V-stab, then Seal the gap as I go with the single piece of covering. I do that for both sides when CA Hinges were used. I always cut the CA Hinges and Redo with Du-bro pinned hinges, then pin each side with a toothpick. I just don't trust the CA style over time, with a recover job. Where the stabs meet the fuse is not too hard, just use your iron or I like to use the Monokote Trim Seal Tool, makes it easy in the tight spots. Just work the covering onto the area, use some heat, and it will conform nice. The best advise I can give is-ALWAYS take your time, don't hurry. Good Luck, post some pics.